| Colpothrinax | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Subfamily: | Coryphoideae |
| Tribe: | Trachycarpeae |
| Genus: | Colpothrinax Griseb. &H.Wendl. |
| Species | |
Colpothrinax aphanopetala | |
Colpothrinax is agenus ofpalms native toCentral America and theCaribbean. It is a member of thesubfamilyCoryphoideae,tribeTrachycarpeae, although its placement within the subtribe is uncertain based onplastid DNA.[1]
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Colpothrinax aphanopetala | from southeastNicaragua toPanama | |
| Colpothrinax cookii | fromBelize toHonduras | |
| Colpothrinax wrightii | endemic to southwestCuba including theIsle of Youth.[2] |
